L-11 Application of Remote Sensing Techniques for the Assessment of Pastoral Resources in Puntland, Somalia

The conceptual aim of the study is to test and evaluate the applicability of remote sensing tools and products in the assessing pastoral resources. In the study remote sensing in combination with fieldwork were used to assess pastoral resources in two study areas falling within Sanag, Sool, Nugal and Mudug Regions of Puntland in northern Somalia. The key purpose of the
study was to test remote sensing techniques as tools for assessing and monitoring pastoral resources.